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School Comparison

Gerald G Huesken MS
vs.
Smith MS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Gerald G Huesken MS
Smith MS
  • Smith MS reported a higher students per counselor than Gerald G Huesken MS (403:1 vs. 331.5:1).
  • Gerald G Huesken MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Smith MS (149 vs. 80).
  • Smith MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Gerald G Huesken MS (18 vs. 2).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Gerald G Huesken MS reported a higher chronically absent students than Smith MS (149 vs. 80).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Gerald G Huesken MS reported a higher gifted & talented than Smith MS (35 vs. 31).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Smith MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Gerald G Huesken MS (18 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Smith MS reported a higher students per counselor than Gerald G Huesken MS (403:1 vs. 331.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Gerald G Huesken MS
$17,003.78
Smith MS
$17,632
Local revenue share
Gerald G Huesken MS
69.1%
Smith MS
55.4%
State revenue share
Gerald G Huesken MS
19.9%
Smith MS
29.7%
Federal revenue share
Gerald G Huesken MS
11%
Smith MS
15%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Gerald G Huesken MS
15.3%
Smith MS
19.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Lancaster County
$83,703
Lancaster County
$83,703
Poverty rate
Lancaster County
8.7%
Lancaster County
8.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster County
31%
Lancaster County
31%
Unemployment rate
Lancaster County
2.9%
Lancaster County
2.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.